Episodes 8

1 Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me

July 11, 1988

1h 30m

The famed career of the silent movie actress and an examination of the role of women in film during that era of American cinema.

2 A Duke Named Ellington

July 18, 1988

1h 30m

Detailed biography of the renowned jazz performer/conductor Duke Ellington and his band, including his easy-going grace and sophistication.

3 Andre Kertesz of the Cities

August 8, 1988

1h 30m

A retrospective of the urban photography of Andre Kertesz, told by tracking him in the final years before his death.

4 Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

August 22, 1988

1h 30m

Franklin's life - from gospel to Grammy Awards.

5 Rivera in America

August 29, 1988

1h 30m

The murals and politics of the famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

6 Saint-Gaudens: Masque of the Golden Bowl

September 5, 1988

1h 30m

A dramatic recreation of the work and career of a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens

7 Neil Simon: Not Just for Laughs

March 8, 1989

1h 30m

The whimsical work of the beloved playwright.

8 Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre

June 26, 1989

1h 30m

The story of "method" acting.

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